A 28-year-old man found with a large quantity of cannabis and £4,500 cash has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs.

Officers were on patrol in the Thames Avenue area of Swindon at about 12.40am today when they spotted a suspicious white BMW.

There was a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle and as a result, the driver was detained so the car could be searched.

A large quantity of cannabis was found as well as about £4,500 cash.

A short while later, police dog Baxter was brought to the scene by his handler and began a further search of the car.

Drug paraphernalia and a quantity of herbal cannabis was discovered and seized, along with several mobile phones.

The driver, a 28-year-old man, from Swindon was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class B drugs and was taken to Gablecross Police Station where he remains this morning.

If you suspect drug activity in your area, call police on 101, or Crimestoppers where information can be left anonymously if preferred on 0800 555 111.